S. 1872 (104th): A bill to amend section 922(x)(5) of title 18, United States Code, relating to the prohibition of possession of a handgun by a minor, to change the definition of minor from under 18 years of age to under 21 years of age.

To amend section 922(x)(5) of title 18, United States Code, relating to the prohibition of possession of a handgun by a minor, to change the definition of minor from under 18 years of age to under 21 years of age.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

June 13, 1996

Mr. SIMON introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL

To amend section 922(x)(5) of title 18, United States Code, relating to the prohibition of possession of a handgun by a minor, to change the definition of minor from under 18 years of age to under 21 years of age.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. AMENDMENT TO THE YOUTH HANDGUN SAFETY LAW.

Section 922(x)(5) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ‘18 years’ and inserting ‘21 years’.